US81 HWY SB over Solomon River
GoodOttawa County, Kansas · 2.43 MI N K18 SB · Structure no. 999908100720351
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,848
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US81 HWY SB over Solomon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US81 HWY SB over Solomon River in Ottawa County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,848 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US81 HWY SB over Solomon River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US81 HWY SB over Solomon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US81 HWY SB over Solomon River carry?
About 3,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US81 HWY SB over Solomon River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US81 HWY SB over Solomon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.